605 Instructional Arrangements

605.1 Homework

Code No. 605.1

HOMEWORK

 

The Board of Directors recognizes that the assignment of school work to students may require the work to be completed outside of school time.  Homework shall be an opportunity for students to practice skills and activities, prepare for class activities, to organize and discuss ideas, to review materials, to become acquainted with resources, and to make up incomplete assignments.

In giving school assignments, licensed staff members should consider the age, grade level and maturity of the students and the assignments in other classes in which the student is participating. 

Date of Review:  April 9, 2018

 

Date of Revision:

April 9, 2018

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, 280.14, Code of Iowa                                       

 

 

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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

605.2 Ownership of Student Productions

Code No. 605.2

OWNERSHIP OF STUDENT PRODUCTIONS

Materials and services produced by students at the expense of the District shall be the property of the District to the extent permitted by law.  Materials and services produced by students at the students' expense, except for incidental expenses to the District, shall be the property of the student.  It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to determine what constitutes an incidental expense.

 

Date of Review:  April 9, 2018

 

Date of Revision:

 

April 9, 2018                           

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, 280.14, Code of Iowa                                       

 

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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

605.3 Field Trips

Code No. 605.3

FIELD TRIPS

 

Field trips are defined as school-sponsored activities which may be scheduled and planned to provide students with experiences that are an extension of the educational program.  Field trips may be used to supplement the curricular and co-curricular programs of the Decorah Community School District.

All field trips shall be approved in advance by the building principal.  Parents of the participating students will be notified prior to the field trip.  All field trips outside the State of Iowa extending beyond one day must be approved in advance by the Board of Directors.  Parents of participating students must give written permission in advance for their children to participate in such extended field trips.

Students participating in field trips are expected to complete class assignments missed.  Teachers are expected to make alternative arrangements for students to complete work missed.

Date of Review:  April 9, 2018

 

Date of Revision:

  May 10, 2004                         

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, 280.3, 280.14, Code of Iowa; 281 I.A.C. 12.6    

 

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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

605.4 School Assemblies

Code No. 605.4

SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES

 

The principal may authorize school assemblies when such events contribute to the achievement of educational goals of the District.  Such assemblies shall comply with the school calendar.  In authorizing a school assembly, the principal shall consider the budget of the District, the educational benefit of the activity, the inherent risks or dangers of the activity, and other factors as the principal deems relevant.  

 

Date of Review:  April 9, 2018

 

Date of Revision:

  May 10, 2004                         

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, 280.3, 280.14, Code of Iowa                             

 

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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

605.5 School Ceremonies and Observances

Code No. 605.5

SCHOOL CEREMONIES AND OBSERVANCES

 

The District will continue school ceremonies and observances which have become a tradition and a custom to the educational program.  These include, but are not limited to, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.  Such ceremonies or observances shall have a secular purpose and shall not advocate or sponsor a particular religion or non-religion.

Students who do not wish to participate in these activities may be silent during the ceremony or observance, or may receive permission from the principal to be excused from the ceremony or observance for religious reasons.

Date of Review:  April 9, 2018

 

Date of Revision:

   January 10, 2011                   

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, 280.3, Code of Iowa                                         

 

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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

605.6 Recognition of Holidays; School Parties

Code No. 605.6

RECOGNITION OF HOLIDAYS; SCHOOL PARTIES

The District's practices regarding recognition of holidays and school parties should further the District curricular goals and objectives and should be integrated into the District's regular educational program.  Recognition of holidays and the holding of parties must also be in compliance with District policies on multi-cultural, gender fair education and on religion in the schools.

Holidays which are recognized and celebrated by various religious groups may be studied in the District.  There shall be no attempt to promote or disparage any religion or non-religion while studying such holidays.  The holidays of just a single religion shall not be chosen for study.  If studied, holidays of various religions shall be included.  Holidays which have primarily a secular basis may be recognized and celebrated as well as studied in the school.

Each building shall determine the occasions on which parties will be held. Parties may not be religious celebrations or devotional in character.  Invitations to guests to school parties must be approved in advance by the building principal.

Date of Review:  April 9, 2018

 

Date of Revision:

    January 10, 2011                  

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, 280.3, Code of Iowa                                         

 

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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

605.7 Outside Resource People

Code No. 605.7

OUTSIDE RESOURCE PEOPLE

The Board of Directors encourages the use of non-District personnel to supplement the educational offerings provided by the District personnel.  All programs and presentations given by outside personnel shall be approved in advance and evaluated by the building principal.

 

Date of Review:  April 9, 2018

 

Date of Revision:

May 10, 2004                           

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, 280.14, Code of Iowa                                       

 

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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

605.8 Animals in the Classroom

Code No. 605.8

ANIMALS IN THE CLASSROOM

 

Live animals will not be allowed in the school facilities except under special circumstances, and it must be for an educational purpose.  Permission from the principal will be required of anyone wishing to bring an animal into the school facilities.  Appropriate supervision of animals is required when animals are brought into the school facilities. 

The person bringing the animal must furnish transportation for the animal brought to school.  Animals will not be allowed to travel to and from the student's attendance center on the school bus.

This policy shall not be construed as prohibiting any person from being accompanied by a service animal in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

 

Date of Review:  April 9, 2018

 

Date of Revision:

April 9, 2018                           

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, Code of Iowa                                                   

 

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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS